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Hundreds of endangered species seized in crackdown on international wildlife smuggling.
Following an IAA investigation, Risalat Hussain and Syed Ali Shah Gilani were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 6 January 2026.
Almost 240,000 fake Labubus have been seized at the border in a blow to criminals looking to cash in on demand for this year’s must-have Christmas present.
People smuggling gangs storing small boats and engines in Germany now face 10 years in jail under new German legislation.
The Home Secretary has approved the appointment for a period of five years.
The Home Secretary has announced Gaon Hart as the new Immigration Services Commissioner.
Shazia Anjum is prohibited by the interim injunction from providing or advertising immigration advice and/or services under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species and illegal wildlife products as part of an intensive international operation to target criminal networks.
The Bill received Royal Assent on 2 December 2025 and has now become law.
Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests.
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill receives Royal Assent, enhancing law enforcement’s ability to rapidly disrupt people smuggling gangs.
From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission.
The UK’s campaign to raise awareness against visa fraud in India is expanding to a second region, Tamil Nadu.
The Home Secretary's statement setting out significant reforms to the UK’s legal migration model.
Digital posters and leaflets are now available in three additional languages for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to download and share.
Illegal migrants and arrivals reliant on benefits face waiting between 20 and 30 years to settle – the toughest in Europe.
UK and Germany re-double efforts to tackle illegal migration and crack down on people smuggling gangs in Europe.
The Home Secretary gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on 17 November to set out significant reforms to the UK’s asylum and returns system.
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Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history.
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